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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1926
Page
5
Advertisers vie with each other to attract buyers card by card through columns and ads. The piece urges readers to read advertisements, compare offers, and listen to bids to get the best cash value when buying or auctioning goods. It emphasizes advertising as a guide to value and emphasizes cash purchases.
A July 1926 account recalls a Cham ber commerce organized tour of San Francisco after the 1906 quake and fire. The writer details the Presidio Golden Gate area Fort Winth Scott Crissy Field and Golden Gate Park highlights including the Cliff House Steinhart Aquarium the Temple of Music and the American Legion building with emphasis on civic recovery and enduring landmarks.
Rolfe business leaders and citizens approve Sept 23 24 festival plans with a parade speakers including J A Tracy and L J Dickinson a dynometer pull contest a horseshoe tourney base ball games and evening Palais Royale dances. K of P hall displays and farm produce premiums announced with committee lists and town cooperation urged.
Mrs. J. J. Harrold traveling home with three children after shopping in Pocahontas was involved in a crash when another driver refused to yield. Dorothy Harrold, seven, was killed after being thrown through a windshield. The ahead driver fled the scene. Community sympathy noted in Pocahontas Democrat.
Miss Catherine Campbell and Fred D. Lessenger of Clayton Idaho were married in Arco Idaho on September 2 1926 The bride daughter of Mrs Nettie Campbell of Rolfe taught westward for years and the couple will reside on a ranch near Clayton Rolfe friends extend best wishes.
A Palo Alto County cow testing association reports the second year yielded $35 more profit per cow than the first. Twenty five farmers tested their herds at about $30 each, with average increased profits around $300 per member. Europe should manage some war debt payments now that the summer touring season ends.
Listing of committees and leaders across divisions such as Sports Concessions Free Acts Agriculture Dance Parade Entertainment Baseball Horseshoe Tourney Home Economics Music with names like James Sernett G A Dawson and others identified as chairpersons or members for the county event.
The first fall and winter meeting of the K of Pr Pythians will convene at Castle Hall next Monday evening September 13. Members are urged to attend as plans for the coming winter work will be outlined.
Rev. P. M. Petersen, pastor, leads Sunday school at Des Moines Township School at 9 30 a m and at the church at 10 o clock. Danish service at 11 00 a m. Young People meet at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 8 00 p m. All are welcome.
Trinity Lutheran Church led by Rev. J. O. Wangberg schedules Norwegian and English services at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class at noon Luther League at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meetings begin. Catechism at Parsonage Saturday 1:30 p.m. A Lutheran Hospital Association representative will speak September 15 at 7:30 p.m. Harold Martinson will present a China mission stereopticon lecture.
A sardonic remark on American resilience in travel, noting danger on tight routes and that cautious persistence can lead to a safe outcome despite cynicism about one's own strength. The snippet ends with a wry saying that ends well with a detour.
The Palo Alto County Fair Association announces a major expo with unprecedented premiums and entertainment. Emmetsburg offers top talent, six groups performing eight acts, Wolf Amusement Co. supplying rides, and a three-city baseball tournament with a $1,000 total purse.
Iowa State College in Ames offers a two year vocational agriculture course this fall for farm boys aged seventeen and older who have completed eighth grade or some high school. The program aims to prepare students to return to farming or pursue regular college work, and emphasizes farm finance cooperation rural sociology and economy of farm production. It also notes the potential to qualify for tester positions in contesting associations and invites inquiries to the Dean of Agriculture for full details.
Mrs. Fred Nelson hosted a five o clock tea at her home Tuesday afternoon. Mesdames Hauck Gunderson and Rudolfson also entertained at a five o clock tea at Geo. O. Hauck's home. Mrs. E C Johnson of Gladbrook attended. Mrs Clarence E Boyce held a six o clock tea at her country home with Mrs Mae Moon McClurkin as a guest. Those hosting vanishing teas should notify the recording secretary J C Olevich for proper reporting. ANA Arrow Adiets Pull Like Plasters.
Rolfe Golf Club representatives Mrs. F. J. Nacke Mrs. G. G. Butler Mrs. A. G. Hille Mrs. W. P. Wheeler and Mrs. Marion Bruce earned three trophies at the Northern Iowa Ladies Golfing Association event in Yort Dodge last Thursday through Saturday. Nacke won the consolation, beating Fredericks and Christensen after a loss to Pearce, while Butler Wheeler Hille and Bruce also claimed flight victories and prizes. The team impressed in their first appearance, with Pearce and LaGrange reaching the championship flight finals.
A Mather family reunion gathered at the Rolfe home of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Mather last Sunday with all branches except one attending. Weather moved plans from City Park to home, and attendees included Rex and Margaret Struthers, John Jean, Lorraine Jarville, and many Mather relatives. The event was described as very enjoyable by all participants.
Weekly notes emphasize weekday religious instruction and parental cooperation. Additional announcements will be made in church and Sunday school next Sunday. The pastor will preach at both services with evening service held in the church due to unsettled weather. Promotion Day plans to be completed next week. promotion exercises on the last Sunday in September. Rally Day on first Sunday in October with Young People's Meetings to resume.
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